Contingency Programme to meet Natural Calamities and Pests and Disease Endemic

H/A : 2401-00-800-91 Rs.750.00 lakh

               In order to meet the contingency due to natural calamity and pest disease endemic an amount of ₹ 750.00 lakh is set apart during 2023-24. The activities covered will be creation of buffer stock of short duration varieties of paddy, pulses and vegetables for distribution to affected farmers in the event of natural calamities and resultant crop damages, assistance for strengthening of bunds against breaches and removal of debris and support for crop health management in the event of pest and disease endemic.